Struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been dealt a significant blow in the IPL 2025 season, with Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. SRH has since announced his replacement for the remainder of the competition.

Zampa, who played two matches for SRH and picked up a wicket in each game, has missed the last four fixtures due to injury. The details of his injury remain unclear. His absence is particularly significant as SRH has faced batter-friendly pitches at home, where Zampa could have been more valuable, especially in away games. With 31 wickets in 22 IPL matches, Zampa was a key acquisition for SRH, who secured him for INR 2.40 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.

Smaran Ravichandran, a 21-year-old left-handed batter from Karnataka, has been named as Zampa's replacement in the SRH squad. Ravichandran has an impressive domestic record, with 516 runs in seven first-class matches, 433 runs in 10 List A games, and 170 runs in six T20s. Known for his consistency, he has scored two centuries and two half-centuries in List A cricket and two centuries in first-class cricket. Ravichandran’s recent form includes scores of 76 and 101 in List A and a stunning 203 in first-class cricket.

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New domestic cricket star Smaran Ravichandran replaced Zampa

Welcome aboard, Smaran. 🔥

He joins our squad as the replacement of Adam Zampa, who is ruled out due to injury. #PlayWithFire | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/YC6Xl6u8Kv

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 14, 2025

 

IPL 2025: SRH are struggling 

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the IPL 2016 champions and runners-up in IPL 2024, are facing a tough time in the IPL 2025 season. They began the campaign on a high note with a commanding 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals, posting the second-highest total in IPL history—286/6. However, their momentum faltered as they went on to lose four consecutive matches, before bouncing back with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in their last outing, successfully chasing a target of 246 with ease.

With just four points from six matches, SRH currently occupy the ninth position in the IPL 2025 points table, following 29 matches into the season. Despite a strong start and a thrilling win over Punjab, the team has struggled with consistency, leaving them with a lot to prove as the tournament progresses.